Music & the Spoken Word Library

The Pace…The Purpose…The Principles – September 28, 2003

During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1961. Two essentials for a good...

What Makes Us Whole – September 21, 2003

We don’t always know what we’re getting into or what we will learn from it. Such was the case with a young man named Matthew...

Envoys of Beauty – September 14, 2003

Few things invite reflection like a walk in the woods or a night under the stars.  In these natural settings, we reflect on our origin,...

Family Rituals and Traditions – September 07, 2003

Almost every evening a single father gathers his children around the dinner table so they can share the good and not-so-good events in their day....

Living Into Loneliness – August 31, 2003

During this year we commemorate 75 years of continuous broadcasting. Today’s message was delivered by Richard L. Evans in 1948. “It isn’t easy for those...

Capturing Awe – August 24, 2003

Most of us have had the experience of being suddenly awestruck by something we usually take for granted.  In one startling moment a sunset takes...

Making Sense of Life – August 17, 2003

While many poets have looked to the imagination for answers—creating myths and dreams, that teach the truth, Robert Frost observed his New England farm a...

Light a Candle – August 10, 2003

A story is told of a young girl who received a beautiful candle as a gift.  It was delicate and unique.  She treasured it so...

Let Freedom Ring – August 03, 2003

Every one of us yearns for freedom like the breath of life itself. Our desire for freedom is as innate as our need to think...